Huawei Ascend G500
#5247
Huawei G610s
#6409Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G500
Huawei G610s
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.354.4
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G500 features a smaller 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Huawei G610s has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G500 is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with a single-core CPU, whereas the G610s offers a more capable Mediatek MT6589 with a quad-core CPU, resulting in better multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The G610s also has a larger battery capacity at 2150 mAh compared to the G500's 1930 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the G500 runs on Android 4.0.4, while the G610s operates on a slightly newer Android 4.2, offering a marginally improved software experience.
- Build quality shows the G610s is slightly lighter and slimmer than the G500, making it more comfortable to handle.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G500
Huawei G610s
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Also known as Huawei U8836D
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1930 mAh
2150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1930 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2150 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
130 x 65 x 11 mm (5.12 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
142 x 73.6 x 9.9 mm (5.59 x 2.90 x 0.39 in)
Weight
156 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes